Common names:
Japanese Andromeda
Japanese Pieris
Andromeda
Lily of the Valley Shrub

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Leaves:Good fall color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Showy
Malodorous
Nocturnal
Flower Time:Winter
Uses:Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Resistances:Birds
Toxicity:Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery

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